Tuesday, December 17, 2013

St.Mary's Church Lalam,Pala


Pala is a blessed town although it is small.Its inhabitants are pious and prosperous Catholics.has got so many churches,monasteries,seminaries,pilgrim centers and the Shrine of the First Women Catholic Saint from India-St.Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception.Pala has two more candidates to sainthood -Blessed Kunjachan and Blessed Kadalikattil Mathai Achan.St.Mary's Church of Lalam , Pala is one the most important and ancient pilgrim centers in central Kerala.  The devotion of People of Pala for Our Lady is famous and The Holy Mother's Intercession has achieved many blessings of The Almighty for the people of Pala..The Novena of Our Lady at Lalam Old Church on all saturdays is a boon and blessing for the numerous devotees. People from different parts of the world are visiting here for seeking the blessings of Our Lady.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Pala Jubilee Thirunnal-The Fest Of Pala

Now a days Pala was in a festive mood.People were celebrating the feast of Mother Mary -The Divine Mother of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life for the redumption of mankind.The Jubilee Feast was celebrated on 8th December with many rituals.Petals of flowers were showering from a plane as Mother Mary is pouring her blessings towards the people of Pala.It was really a wonderful scene.Two Wheeler Fancy Dress contest and Tableu contest were held in connection with the feast.Natives of Pala living all around the world should be proud of this wonderful feast and recollect its sweet memories with a nostalgic mind.